We're giving a £150,000 upgrade to one of Sunderland's biggest hotels
Ten years after it opened in the shadow of the Stadium of Light, the city’s Hilton Garden Inn hotel is set to undergo a major upgrade.
To mark a decade since it opened its doors in Vaux Brewery Way, the Hilton is to undergo a £150,000 spruce up.
The new look will be unveiled later this month, April, which includes a revamped lobby area, bar and public seating areas, which all feature colourful furniture and eye-catching artwork.
The hotel’s 141 bedrooms are about to undergo an upgrade, as part of a rolling programme of refreshing the facilities.
The Hilton Garden Inn’s Karbon Grill is also sporting a new look, with new chairs aimed at giving it a more contemporary feel.
Since opening, the hotel has proved particularly popular on matchdays and with business travellers.
Gareth Freeman, General Manager at the hotel, said the milestone was something to celebrate.
“This anniversary gives us a real opportunity to showcase what the Hilton Garden Inn has to offer, not just for our guests but for everyone,” he said.
“We can’t wait for people to see how it looks and hopefully they’ll come along and see for themselves.
“We’ve had ten years of welcoming visitors from around the world to stay with us and we look forward to continuing to do so.”